7 Years of Brutally Honest Baseball Advice in 19 Minutes

Evan Mendoza
September 17, 2025

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7 Years of Pro Ball, 200+ Players Recruited…Here’s the Real Talk Families Need to Hear

I’ve played 7 years of pro baseball, 3 years of D1, and even represented in the World Baseball Classic. We’ve helped over 200 players get recruited and in this video, I’m unpacking the real stuff: no fluff, no politics, no BS.

This is the video every family with a serious high school baseball player (especially in 10th–12th grade) needs to watch.

Here’s what I break down:

The #1 Recruiting Mistake Families Keep Making and What to Do Instead
You think you’re doing enough: camps, showcases, endless emails. But most of it is unfocused and unmeasurable. I explain why that strategy alone is not enough and what you should actually be tracking.
How to Use Showcases the Right Way (and When They’re Just a Waste)
Not all showcases are created equal. If you’re not walking away with metrics like 60 time, exit velo, and arm strength you wasted your money. I share how I used a 9.5-second 60-yard dash to fuel my grind.
The Harsh Truth About Recruiting Services and What Actually Gets Players Noticed
Most recruiting platforms are just Facebook with a paywall. They promise exposure but deliver very little. I name the red flags to look for and why direct communication and development beat any “database access.”
Inside Pro Ball: The Politics, the Pressure, and Why ‘Being the Best’ Still Wins
Baseball’s a business…even in the minors. Yes, politics are real. But I show you how to overcome it by becoming undeniably great. I share personal stories from AAA and what it really takes to move up.
Why Physical Development Is Priority #1 (and What Most Families Get Wrong)
Speed, strength, performance…it’s not just about emails or highlight reels. I break down the development framework we use at Mendoza Baseball Academy that’s actually working for hundreds of players.

This is a brutally honest, no-filter breakdown of what works and what doesn’t in getting recruited and staying in the game.

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